Ottawa weather: Sunshine and above-seasonal temperatures in Ottawa on Friday [Video]

Ottawa is set to enjoy a stretch of above-seasonal temperatures through the weekend, which will be perfect for being outside for the Santa Claus parades in downtown Ottawa and Barrhaven this weekend.

 Environment Canada’s forecast calls for highs of 6 C on Friday, 9 C on Saturday, 7 C on Sunday and 9 C on Monday. The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 4 C and a low of -3 C.

It will be mainly sunny today. High 6 C.

Clear tonight. Low -1 C.

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Sunshine continuing on Saturday. High 9 C.

Sunday will be cloudy with a high of 7 C. The forecast calls for a chance of showers Sunday night during the Barrhaven Santa Claus Parade.

The outlook for Monday calls for a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of showers. High 9 C.

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